Mayor Zohran Mamdani and UAW president Shawn Fein are flexing their political power and backing a democratic socialist in a high-profile race to replace Rep. Nydia Velázquez in a district that covers Brooklyn and Queens. Both men plan to appear with Clair... See more
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday announced a new office of “mass engagement” that he said would seek input from New Yorkers and shape his administration’s policies. “Too often in politics, there is a temptation to pretend as if you have all the answers alre... See more
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor just after midnight on New Year’s Day under the glow of chandeliers inside an abandoned City Hall subway station. Mamdani said he chose the venue because it represents a bygone era of civic ambiti... See more
Zohran Mamdani is tapping Mike Flynn, an experienced city planner, to lead the Department of Transportation, according to two sources familiar with the decision. The position of DOT commissioner is a crucial pick for soon-to-be Mayor Mamdani, whose marque... See more
